Happy Sunday and Happy Mother's Day to all you mothers out there! So today, was a day of modest accomplishments, after church I went grocery shopping then did laundry and then decided to try my hand at assembling the bike that I recently exchanged United miles for. Needless to say, I'm not super mechanically talented, and I've gotten as far as it looking a lot like a bike, but I still need to attend to the details, like the brake assemblies! So perhaps next weekend I'll have my chance to finish it. At any rate, it's time for wine! And tonight it's a nice 2016 Healy Rose, from Drew Bledsoe's Doubleback winery in Walla Walla, after all, it's now rose season, and what mom doesn't like a good rose?
The wine is a pleasant pink color in the glass, with hints of orange. The nose is layered with rose petals, honeydew and a hint of grapefruit, a perfect affirmation of rose. The taste is just summer in a glass, with some nice sweet fruit notes up front, strawberry and melon that transitions nicely to some lovely mineral notes midpalate. The finish is loaded with bright acidity and ephemeral dryness, perfect for sipping on a summer evening.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5 as it's a perennial favorite for rose season, and it's a good value at $28 for the limited production of just 411 cases. This wine would be perfect for the patio, as well as pairing with a wide variety of summer dishes, from caprese salad to burgers and barbecue. Tonight I am enjoying this one with a Santa Fe marinaded grilled chicken breast, with some grilled baby bok choy and some wild rice. Cheers!
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